McIlroy was able to ‘minimise mistakes’ in round one at Shinnecock Hills as a one-under round of 69 put him near the top of the leaderboard

Rory McIlroy is getting better treatment from Long Island golf fans at the US Open than he did at last year's Ryder Cup and adds he's confident Shinnecock will not lose the course.

The Masters champion is relishing the challenge.

The Northern Irishman carded a one-under 69 on day one.

The Masters champion was four shots behind the leader at the turn at Shinnecock Hill.